The Strike

Hailing now from Chicago The Strike have quickly become the leaders of the
leftist revolution. The story actually begins in the city of Minneapolis in
early 1993. The band was started by Chad Anderson (guitar, vocals) and former
guitarist Micah Garlich-Miller. They recruited Chad's brother Chris Anderson
as their drummer and local Minneapolis bassist Kris Adams. Both Chad and Chris
are originally from Winnipeg, Canada.
The band began a local following in the city of Minneapolis that resulted in a
single on Johann's Face Records in 1995. They also released several other
singles and compilation tracks including a short tour with Dillinger Four. In
1996 the recorded their first full length on Johann's Face titled ‘A
Conscience Left to Struggle with Pockets Full Of Rust.'
In 1997 The Strike relocated to Chicago without second guitarist Micah
Garlich-Miller and began playing their leftist political rock that caught the
Chicago scene by storm. The band's has been involved with benefits for Food
Not Bombs, the International Socialist Organization and performing at scooter
rallies throughout the Midwest.
The Strike take their influences from The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and The
Jam. They know that revolutions can only be created by the working class,
they try to make people aware of the political struggles both past and present
in their lyrics
With their Victory Records debut called ‘Shots Heard Round The World' the band
will be poised to take their message to the next level. Expect a full tour and
surprises for 1999. Let the revolution begin!